After the southwest monsoon season, the wind turns to the north, and we no longer have the big waves and rough seas of the habagat. At this time we often look out across calm seas and the resort is a place of cool breezes again. Today, the temperature at Isla is only 25c, which is cold and pretty chilly for us Filipinoes, but beautiful weather for overseas visitors and guests. Even without air conditioning or fans, taking a nap in our kubo is delightful because of the northerly breeze, even if this year we sometimes have cold rain.

The traditional Filipino house was a hut made of bamboo poles and palm with the bamboo also woven into matting for the walls and cut into slats for the floor and bed, and the palm fronds used to make a thatched roof. Around the hut is a garden of plants and flowers. This is how the kubos at the resort are made.

This month also, the workers started building the first of the units made of stone and cement. Now the roof is on. When it is finished it will house our clients and international visitors. The units are 25 square metres each and each has a living room and dining room, bedroom and its own bathroom. Each room is well ventilated, with large windows. Because there is no electricity on the island, the fans are solar powered.

Filipino guests who grew up in the city and overseas visitors who want to experience life in the country, while still being not too far from Manila will find a quiet place to rest and relax when they come to our resort and every time they share our ocean views. At Isla there is no pollution from vehicles. You can enjoy riding a bicycle or walking to a neighbouring village, or even jogging while you breathe the fresh air enriched with oxygen by the green plants and trees on the island.

Near the shore we have places with seats where you can play chess, or just sit and enjoy a tropical sunset across the Verde Island Passage. Or maybe you would take advantage of a clear night sky and use our telescope to view the moon and stars.

Rain or shine, we will make sure we provide great service to those who visit our resort.